[PhilStar]

MANILA, Philippines – This June, parents and students alike can look forward to a more exciting and quality learning as the first 3D school in the country was launched recently.

Instead of using regular textbooks, Eton International School, branded as the school of the future, will now let its students learn their subjects — from cellular biotechnology to global geography to ancient history and even intergalactic astrophysics — through 3D viewing.

Using 3D goggles, students from pre-school to high school are guaranteed to achieve an immersive learning experience by simply watching colorful 3D animated movies and 3D interactive supported by games and puzzles.

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Joie Perilla, e-learning head of the Product Presentation Group of Microdata Systems and Management Inc., a partner of Eton in the 3Dclassroom endeavor, said the use of 3D technology increases educational effectiveness and helps in visualizing complex topics.

The newly acquired 3D technology software delivers the world’s best 3D animated content for K12 science and mathematics education, with an average of 400 animations per subject.

It covers educational resources such as videos, simulations, interactive quizzes, images, Web links, innovative virtual laboratories, and high-definition stereoscopic movies.  …

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